Remote Domestic Abuse Support Worker – Housing & Safety

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Female Domestic Abuse Support Worker for a temporary assignment with a housing provider in the UK. The role is home-based with equipment collection in Shrewsbury and offers 35 hours per week at £13.70 per hour PAYE or £17.65 Umbrella.

The post supports women aged 16+ affected by domestic abuse, focusing on risk management, wellbeing, and independent living.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting women affected by domestic abuse or vulnerable adults in housing, safeguarding or community services.
• Knowledge or experience of DASH risk assessments, MARAC, safety planning and safeguarding referrals.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, work independently and communicate sensitively with vulnerable clients.
• Good IT skills and keeping accurate case-management records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review person-centred support plans, safety plans and risk assessments.
• Complete or contribute to DASH assessments and refer high-risk cases to MARAC.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and make referrals per procedures.
• Support clients with housing, tenancy sustainment, benefits, budgeting and independent living skills.
• Refer and signpost clients to IDVAs, refuge accommodation and health/housing services.

Skills

Domestic abuse experience

DASH risk assessments

MARAC processes

Safeguarding referrals

Independent living skills

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Oscar Underhill Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Female Domestic Abuse Support Worker for a temporary assignment with a housing provider in the UK. The role is home-based with equipment collection in Shrewsbury and offers 35 hours per week at £13.70 per hour PAYE or £17.65 Umbrella.

The post supports women aged 16+ affected by domestic abuse, focusing on risk management, wellbeing, and independent living.